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The deal
Dating back to the 18th century, Colonial Williamsburg, Va., remains largely unchanged since Thomas Jefferson and George Washington debated the fate of the nation within its confines.

For just $499 (less than $125 per person), the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites’ three-night Spring Getaway Package whisks families away to experience the revolutionary, self-sustaining lifestyle of the colonies.

Stay between March 26 and April 11 to take advantage of this last-minute deal.

The Spring Getaway Package includes:

3-nights’ accommodations for 2 adults and 2 children (under 17 years old) in a standard guestroom (regularly $119/night)

Daily continental breakfast

4 length-of-stay Historic Area passes (a value of $90)

$100 activities card (redeemable at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, and any official Colonial Williamsburg taverns, restaurants, or stores)

About the trip
Spend your nights relaxing at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites, minutes away from the Historic Area, and your days conversing with the Founding Fathers, dining in an authentic tavern, or just playing some golf on the rolling green.

Williamsburg’s streets are lined with beautiful gardens, restored houses and some of the oldest museums around the country.

In addition, all the proceeds from the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel go to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, which helps preserve this historic gold mine.

The dollars
Starting rate per room is based on three-night stay with Sunday–Tuesday arrival. Pricing varies with room type. Package rate is higher for Wednesday–Saturday arrivals.

The catch
The activities card cannot be applied to reduce the room or package rate.

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